Discover three of Canada's top destinations in one fantastic holiday. Edmonton, The Yukon and Vancouver.
First up Edmonton. Edmonton. Soak up everything this extraordinary city has to offer. Shop your way through North America's largest shopping and entertainment centre, West Edmonton Mall, which until 2004 was the Worlds largest Mall. Spend time in Edmonton's river valley that is 22 times the size of New York's Central Park! Take a day trip to Elk Island National Park for a close encounter with free roaming bison before taking in a NHL match at the impressive Rogers Place.
Your second destination is The Yukon. Located in the northwest region of Canada, the Yukon is bordered by Alaska to the west, the Northwest Territories to the east, the Beaufort Sea to the north, and British Columbia to the south. There’s an abundance of alpine-fed lakes, wild rivers, white-capped mountains, tundra and more boreal forest than you can shake a boreal stick at.
Your last destination is Vancouver. With its breathtaking location, surrounded by sandy beaches and spectacular mountains, Vancouver combines the best of outdoor life with a vibrant and cosmopolitan city.
FREE - 1-Hour Edmonton River Valley Segway Adventure
Glide through Edmonton's river valley on a fun and quirky Segway tour that lets you cover more ground in less time. Complete a thorough Segway training geared toward first-time riders before getting underway on a tour of North America's largest urban park land.
FREE - Half Day Snowshoeing Adventure
With this tour, pull on your lightweight snowshoes and stomp through the snow. Cover the ground with ease, and enjoy uninterrupted views over the Canadian wilderness. Look out for native coyotes and hares, and listen as your guide brings centuries of history to life.
FREE - Evening Aurora Viewing
Head into the Canadian wilderness and admire one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular light shows on this 4-hour evening Aurora viewing. Travel out of town with your guide into the wilds of Canada’s Yukon Territory, where clear starry skies offer excellent opportunities to see the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. Travel to a custom-built viewing location far from the bright city lights and experience the majesty of Aurora Borealis up close. Gaze upward and marvel at the vibrant green, purple, yellow and red hues lighting up the skies.
DAY 01 - 04: EDMONTON, CANADA
Holidays to Edmonton enjoy an exciting contrast to the surrounding province, offering modern shopping opportunities, fine dining, a vibrant nightlife and a wealth of attractions to cater to everybody.
The West Edmonton Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in the world, in fact it is more like a theme park with an indoor waterpark and some 800 outlets all under one roof. It also includes its own cinema, sea life centre, ice rink and other indoor attractions. The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton's downtown arts district produces plays throughout the year and also has an indoor atrium with an impressive three-storey waterfall.
Less than an hour’s drive from the capital lies Elk Island Nation Park, a place of quietness where pristine starry skies shine next to city lights. Elk Island National Park is the cornerstone of Canada’s bison conservation story; without this place and the dedication of its people, herds of plains and woods bison would not thrive in Canada today. Connections are made here; it is where you can become a steward of these iconic creatures, and discover their importance to the heart and soul of this nation.
Whilst in Edmonton be sure to take in a NHL match at Rogers Place. Home to young phenom Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, the arena features state of the art technology including the largest high definition screen in the NHL.
Why not adventure a little further afield to The Rocky Mountains and put a tick on that bucket list. The 325 km drive between the two goes by in a flash with incredible scenery along the way. Look forward to golden crop fields and crisp blue skies that transition into rolling hills and Alberta lakes before the grand finale, the white-capped mountain ranges of Jasper. As Canada’s largest national park in the Rocky Mountains and one of only fifteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Jasper National Park should be top of your bucket list.
DAY 04 - 09: WHITEHORSE, CANADA
Located in the northwest region of Canada, the Yukon is bordered by Alaska to the west, the Northwest Territories to the east, the Beaufort Sea to the north, and British Columbia to the south. There’s an abundance of alpine-fed lakes, wild rivers, white-capped mountains, tundra and more boreal forest than you can shake a boreal stick at.
Mount Logan and Kluane National Park are standouts for sure, but don’t just settle for the obvious—make up your own mind when you visit the Yukon.
DAY 09 - 12: VANCOUVER, CANADA
With its breathtaking location, surrounded by sandy beaches and spectacular mountains, Vancouver combines the best of outdoor life with a vibrant and cosmopolitan city.
Head off in a different direction every day to explore the city’s many neighbourhoods – their different but very friendly personalities will astound you. Shopping in Vancouver is a must, as you get more for your money in Canada than you do in the US. The main shopping area is Robson Street in the centre of downtown.
For more eclectic one-off shops head to trendy Yaletown. There are plenty of culinary delights on offer in Vancouver, this contemporary city has a wide variety of restaurants offering all manner of local and International fare to satisfy even the most discerning palate.